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Upright, yellow-edged foliage for a daylit corner
Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata)
Also known as: Snake plant · Mother-in-law’s tongue · Viper’s bowstring hemp
Snake Plant
Upright, fleshy blades carry grey-green bands and yellow margins, bringing a clear outline to a daylit desk or low cabinet. This water-storing plant needs infrequent watering, while lower-light tolerance still calls for light. Let the mix dry, then water thoroughly and drain, rather than giving frequent little top-ups. Supplied at 30–40 cm total height including its nursery pot.
Total height including pot: 30–40 cm, not a mature-height limit. Leaf count, banding and yellow-margin width vary naturally; nursery pot included.
Check daylight and clearance above the tips
Choose a spot with daylight and avoid a sudden move into harsh sun. Shade tolerance does not make an unlit room suitable.
At 30–40 cm including pot, consider a desk corner, side table or low cabinet. Allow access for draining and keep leaf tips clear of shelves.
Total height including pot
All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Snake Plant · Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria trifasciata)
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright indirect light preferred; tolerates lower light
- Foliage
- Fleshy sword-shaped blades with bands and yellow edges
- Water storage
- Succulent leaves store water; let the mix dry
- Growth habit
- Evergreen upright clumps spread from rhizomes
- Potting mix
- Free-draining cactus mix in a pot with drainage
- Placement
- Not edible; keep out of children’s and pets’ chewing reach
Hong Kong growing tips
- Humid weather
- Check below the surface before deciding to water
- Leaf centres
- Water the mix, avoiding water trapped among leaf bases
- Desk clearance
- Keep leaf tips clear of screens, elbows and low shelves
- Leaf cleaning
- Support leaves while wiping dust; routine misting is unnecessary
- Nursery-pot drainage
- Drain after watering and empty the saucer
- Slower growth
- Reduce watering as growth slows; do not force leaves with extra feed
References
Find a place for your snake plant
Decorative planters in scene images are styling references and sold separately. Supplied plant height includes the nursery pot.
Five daylit placements at the scale of a 30–40 cm plant including its nursery pot.
Window-side desk
Use a desk corner with indirect daylight and clearance from screens and elbows.
Living-room console
Leave room above the upright leaves; avoid a low shelf pressing on their tips.
Reading-corner side table
Choose a stable side table with window light and keep books and drinks clear.
Daylit entrance
An entrance needs natural light; avoid a completely windowless corridor.
Bright open shelving
Use an open lower shelf with access to check the mix and remove run-off.
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Arrange in separate pots, leaving light, airflow and watering access for each.
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Let pothos trail higher without shading the snake plant; keep their watering routines separate.
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Planting & styling guide
Assess the clump before choosing a bigger pot
- Observe drying in the nursery pot first; upright leaves alone are not a reason for a huge container.
- Repot when roots fill or distort the container, using a modestly larger draining pot and free-draining mix at the existing depth.
- An outer pot should allow removal of the nursery pot for draining. Supplied height does not establish internal pot fit.
Dry first, drain well and wipe the leaves
- Check before watering Once the mix dries, water thoroughly and empty run-off. Humid, cloudy or slow-growing conditions can lengthen the interval; avoid a weekly routine.
- Active-growth feeding Feed sparingly to the product label during active growth; pause when roots are stressed or growth stalls.
- Tidy upright blades Support blades while dusting and check the bases. Remove damaged leaves at the base; avoid routinely cutting healthy tips flat for height control.
Contrast upright blades with arching, round and trailing foliage
Set ZZ lower, rounded peperomia on a desk and pothos higher to trail. Keep separate pots and moisture checks, without trailing leaves shading the snake plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Snake Plant
Are the yellow edges a sign of illness?
The yellow margins shown in the original photo are part of this plant’s appearance. New yellowing in green areas, softness or an odour calls for a separate check of the mix and roots.
Can it stay in a windowless entrance?
It still needs light. Use a daylit entrance, or suitable plant lighting if there is no window; otherwise choose another position.
Should I water immediately if a leaf flops?
Check the base and mix first. A soft base in wet mix does not call for more water; also assess prolonged poor light or physical knocks. Flopping alone does not diagnose the cause.
Can I trim healthy tips to keep it at 30–40 cm?
30–40 cm is the supplied total height, not a permanent size. Keep natural tips and allow growth; remove an entire damaged leaf at its base when necessary.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.